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And on the Washington Patch calendar - Shen Yun: Take an enlightening journey through 5,000 years!

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What's up Washington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could you get up to $300 knocked off your Pepco bill?
  • How will DC’s Spy Museum let you outsmart facial recognition?

Also on today's calendar: Shen Yun: Take an enlightening journey through 5,000 years! and 9 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Doris M.!

Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 51 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Thursday: Becoming windier and colder, temps: high: 35, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 38 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pepco, Salvation Army expand winter energy relief program (wusa9.com) — DC residents facing steep winter energy bills may qualify for expanded Pepco-Salvation Army relief, with Exelon adding $1.5 million for low-income customers in the District and nearby Maryland counties. Eligible households with at least a $250 balance can seek up to $300 in aid, with DC applications opening in February and income guidelines applying.
   

• Hiding in plain sight is the focus of a new exhibit coming to DC's Spy Museum (wtop.com) — A major new exhibit on camouflage is coming to Washington’s International Spy Museum, opening March 1 and running through 2029. Visitors can explore the history of military and spy camouflage, see thousands of patterns from 160 countries, and try interactive displays that include designing camo and testing facial recognition technology, with tickets already on sale.
   

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Canche , a cat who went missing in Washington, DC, has been safely reunited with their family after 5 hours, 47 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please… (Nextdoor Edgewood)
  • I have the cutest, most chill foster kittens who are looking for their furrever family through Fancy Cats & Dogs Animal Rescue.
    I'm fostering them in Georgetown and although they "look big" in their photos, in-person they're still skinny little 4 month old kittens. Set up a… (Nextdoor Georgetown East Village)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Washington. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service, Customer Service) - Part Time in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.

Ok Washington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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